A clean air filter will not only extend the life of your air conditioner, but also will help lower your energy bill, keep your air quality high and keep your HVAC system cleaner.

During the hottest days of summer, you probably want to stay inside and enjoy your A/C. However, you could do yourself more harm than good if you are not breathing good quality air inside. While better indoor air quality can be achieved by taking a few simple actions, you must first identify some of the pollutant sources causing the problem.

If you're like many homeowners, you may complain about too much humidity in the summer and too little humidity in the winter. While the weather plays a role in the humidity level in your home, it's not the only factor. If one of the rooms in your home feels particularly moist and damp no matter what season it is, you may need a dehumidification solution to tackle the problem once and for all.

If carbon monoxide levels build up in your home, it can become a very hazardous, and even potentially fatal situation. This poisonous gas causes the majority of the deaths by poison in America. A working carbon monoxide detector is vital for protecting the health of your family.

If someone in your home suffers from allergies, asthma or chronic colds, you're likely to be on a mission to improve your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). Improving air quality in your Boston area home is possible by taking a series of proactive measures.

After you've sealed and insulated your Massachusetts house, there are still several factors to consider, even if you've done a superb job. Your house needs to have a comprehensive ventilation strategy in order to improve the air quality, prevent back drafts of combustion devices and reduce humidity to prevent mold growth.

How can you tell if your home could benefit from a zoning system? The comfort level of home occupants and your energy bills are just two ways you can answer that question.

Ventilating fans often don’t receive the attention they deserve — unless they're installed incorrectly and/or break down. Working quietly behind the scenes, ventilating fans route odors and moisture out of the home — moisture that might otherwise result an uncomfortable home environment, mildew and mold growth and poor indoor air quality.

If you haven’t considered employing an air cleaner in your MetroWest Boston home to boost air quality, it’s time to give these systems the attention they deserve.

If you're remodeling or building a new home in the Route 495/128 area of Massachusetts, one important element to consider is indoor air quality. Optimizing air quality can sometimes be a tricky venture.